Best Budget-Friendly Things to Do in Cosenza

THE 10 BEST Cheap Things to Do in Cosenza

Best Budget-Friendly Things to Do in Cosenza

Traveller rating
Good for
10 places sorted by traveller favourites
  • Things to do ranked using Tripadvisor data including reviews, ratings, photos, and popularity.

What travellers are saying

  • Matteo L
    Italy9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A lot of,cafe,pubs,restaurants and shops.You should come for a walk at this area,also street is closed for vehicles!
    Written January 15, 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • j-and-i-inGermany
    Mainz, Germany80 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    One cannot reasonably compare the small National Gallery of Cosenza to the world famous National Galleries of Naples, Florence, Bologna and so on. However, Cosenza's small National Gallery is well worth visiting.

    In the first place it is housed in a very handsome Renaissance building that has been very nicely renovated.

    Secondly it has a small but high quality collection of modern sculpture and painting, donated in part by the Bilotti family. (In addition there is an excellent short video on the ideas and works of Italy's important "Futurist" art movement.)

    Thirdly the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Cosenza is very nicely displayed and illustrates key trends in southern Italy painting in the 17th and 18th centuries. Moreover, there is extensive commentary in English.

    Let us note as well that we benefited from the support of a staff member who was well-informed and fluent in English.
    Written April 8, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Wolf
    Bucharest, Romania139 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The cathedral dates back to the 12th century and was inaugurated by Frederick II of Swabia himself. Very well preserved, it houses the tomb of Frederick's son (Henry VII) and Isabella of Aragon, Queen of France.
    Written February 17, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Mark D
    West Bloomfield, MI1,362 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Cosenza is a nice town, although not much to do. We stopped there when we drove from Naples to Sicily.
    Written June 16, 2017
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • WeWantAnotherHoliday
    Stevenage, UK645 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    After spending time in the old town the walk down and across the bridge gives an amazing photo opportunity.
    Written September 22, 2019
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • 5Kathy5
    Portland, OR14 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a nice collection of local art from the area's churches. The way it is displayed, you can see it up close.
    Written June 6, 2017
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Wolf
    Bucharest, Romania139 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    If you visit Cosenza I recommend visiting the castle. An earthquake damaged the norman castle but Angevins rebuilt the destroyed parts. It is well preserved and, considering the Bourbons period too. Moreover, you have a great view of the city from above.
    Written February 17, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • j-and-i-inGermany
    Mainz, Germany80 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    "Lay" visitors -- i.e., persons without training in archaeology -- may at first be put off by the Museo dei Brettii e degli Enotri. The cabinets of grave goods, the detailed maps, the analyses of changes in burial practices may at first not be of interest to casual visitors.

    However, the exhibits bear directly on fascinating and significant issues. For instance, what were the relationships between indigenous population groups and Greek settlers? More specifically, what technical advances, if any, where introduced by Greek colonialists? What happened as the power of the Roman empire faded? What practices persisted? What role or roles did elites play, especially with respect to the creation of larger, stronger political entities? Why have the accomplishments of indigenous groups often been overlooked? How large and/or stable were the political units already in place when the Greek colonialists and, later, the Romans arrived?

    Also worth noting: (1) The museum is housed in a very attractive building. (2) The excellent explanations and commentary are presented in English as well as in Italian.
    Written April 8, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • 5Kathy5
    Portland, OR14 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A cool place for a hot summer day in this old park with shade and benches. Good for a stroll if you are visiting
    Written June 6, 2017
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.